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"Quizás" is an adverb which is often translated as "maybe", and "tal vez" is a phrase which is also often translated as "maybe". Learn more about the difference between "quizás" and "tal vez" below.
quizás(
kee
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sahs
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An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a. maybe
Quizás me equivoque, pero creo que a Megan le gusta Joe.Maybe I'm wrong, but I think Megan likes Joe.
b. perhaps
¿Podrá asistir a nuestra asamblea general, señora Cummins? - No lo sé. Quizás.Will you be able to attend our general meeting, Mrs. Cummins? - I don't know. Perhaps.
quizá
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a. maybe
Quizá llueva hoy.Maybe it will rain today.
b. perhaps
Quizá podamos ir a la playa este fin de semana.Perhaps we can go to the beach this weekend.
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tal vez(
tahl
 
behs
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. maybe
Tal vez se le olvidó que ustedes se iban a encontrar.Maybe she forgot that you were going to meet up.
b. perhaps
¿Tal vez le gustaría una taza de té, señora?Perhaps you would like a cup of tea, ma'am?
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